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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Wipe Out...365 Days of Drawing

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I got back in the groove yesterday with my drawing. Well, kind of. The first attempt failed. A still life of a gem. I wiped it out. Tried again and another wipe out. The third I did was of a simple Billy Can which got me back in the groove. It just kinda spoke to me and I loved the color opportunity it gave me for the soft greys I enjoy.

Ellipses are always a challenge for me.. I enjoyed painting it actually, having to check my drawing all the way.

BILLY CAN, Daily Painting
6x6"
oil on linen

11 comments:

Marian Fortunati said...

Love it..
I like the soft greys that you made and I love the highlighted area!!

Shelley Smart said...

Hi! I love the soft grays here, too! The kind of painting I'd like to make!

Marie Theron said...

This little can is very realistic and very tactile! I can beat a spoon against it and hear its sound!

Unknown said...

Glad you're back in your groove. I'm working my way out of the wipe out stage. Wonderful grays, nicely handled.

SUSAN RODEN said...

Sorry to hear of your wipe-out stage. With pastels I have to just rip them up!
But this definitely is a wonderful gem - really captured the feel of metal!

mary maxam said...

I really like the surface brushwork here, it says pewter, just right...

Roseanne said...

LOVE this!! it would accompany "Grandma's Coffee Pot " beautifully!!! I love my painting and am so thrilled to have it home where it belongs!!! It was so great to see you, Rosie, Jessica & Paddy....You truly have a wonderful family!! Can wait to come have a girls weekend!!! xoxo Rosie

kim blair said...

Your choice of grays and painterly brush work are lovely. The soft lavender in the background works beautifully with your 'Billy Can'.
Kim

Liliana Lucki said...

Trabajos maravillosos !!!

Me dan placer.

Saludo desde Argentina,Liliana

Virginia Floyd said...

Very nice depiction of the metal. Love the reflections and highlights.

Johanna Spinks said...

Thank you so much everyone. I loved reading your posts. I almost didn't post this one thinking it too insignificant even tho' I really enjoyed painting it.